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Indy Presenter Owner’s Guide 

Document Number 007-9224-001

CONTRIBUTORS 

Written by Judy Muchowski 

Illustrated by Dany Galgani, Kay Maitz, Derrald Vogt 

Engineering contributions by Dan Evanicky, Bert Keely, Alice Meng, Steve Siefert 

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Silicon Graphics, Inc. 

Indy Presenter TM Owner’s Guide 

Document Number 007-9224-001

Contents 

Introduction ix 

1. Installing the Indy Presenter Hardware 

and Software 1 

The Indy Presenter Package 1 

Identifying Your Indy’s Graphics Board 2 

Checking the PROM Chip Version 3 

Removing the Top Cover 6 

Attaching the Wrist Strap 7 

Removing the GIO Option Board 8 

Replacing the PROM in an Indy Workstation 12 

Removing the Indy Graphics Board 12 

Replacing the PROM Chip 15 

Replacing the Graphics Board 19 

Installing the Indy Presenter Adapter Board 23 

Installing the Indy Presenter XZ Adapter Board 30 

Turning Off Your Indy Workstation 31 

Removing the Top Cover 32 

Attaching the Wrist Strap 33 

Installing the Board 33 

Replacing the Top Cover and Connecting the Cables 41 

Installing the Software 42 

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2. Setting Up and Using the Indy Presenter 43 

Setting Up the Indy Presenter 43 

Connecting the Cables 44 

Using the Indy Presenter 48 

Turning On the Indy Presenter 48 

Turning Off the Indy Presenter 49 

Setting Up on the Dukane Customized Projector 49 

Using the Indy Presenter Software 54 

Using the Monitor Control Panel 54 

Turning on the Indy Presenter 54 

Restarting the Indy Presenter 55 

Adjusting the Brightness 55 

Switching to 15-Bit Mode 56 

Using the Audio Control Panel 56 

Adjusting the Volume and Tone of the Speakers 57 

Using Headphones 58 

Transporting the Indy Presenter 58 

Transporting the Dukane Overhead Projector 59 

Cleaning and General Care of the Indy Presenter 60 

Using a Screen Saver 61 

3. Troubleshooting 63 

Common Problems 63 

No Image on the Indy Presenter 63 

Image Is Too Light or Too Dark 64 

Faint Vertical Streaks Above or Below Edges of Windows 64 

No Image on the Overhead Projector or Image Is Reversed 65 

No Sound From the Stereo Speakers 65 

Diagnostics Tests For the Indy Presenter 66 

Removing the Indy Presenter Adapter Board 67 

Removing the Indy Presenter XZ Adapter Board 69 

Returning the Presenter to Silicon Graphics 71 

Product Support 71

4. Technical Specifications and Regulatory Information 73 

Technical Specifications 73 

Manufacturer’s Regulatory Declarations 76 

Electromagnetic Emissions 76 

Electrostatic Discharge 77 

Shielded Cables 77 

Product Safety 77 

A. About Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Technology 79 

Display 79 

Differences Between LCD and CRT Technology 80 

Quality 81 

Backlight Brightness 81 

Index 83 

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Figures 

Figure 1-1 System Shutdown Notifier 3 

Figure 1-2 Okay to Power Off Notifier 4 

Figure 1-3 Starting Up the System Notifier 4 

Figure 1-4 Turning Off the Indy Workstation 5 

Figure 1-5 Removing the Top Cover From the Indy Workstation 6 

Figure 1-6 Indy Workstation With Single-Width GIO Option 

Board 8 

Figure 1-7 Removing the Screws From the GIO Board Connector 9 

Figure 1-8 Removing the Screws From the GIO option Board 10 

Figure 1-9 Disconnecting the GIO Option Board 10 

Figure 1-10 Removing the Hexnut Screws From the Rear Panel 12 

Figure 1-11 Removing the Screws From the Graphics Board 13 

Figure 1-12 Disconnecting the Graphics Board From the System 

Board 14 

Figure 1-13 Locating the PROM Chip on the System Board 15 

Figure 1-14 Removing the PROM Chip 16 

Figure 1-15 Lining Up the PROM Chip 17 

Figure 1-16 Pressing the PROM Chip Into the Socket 18 

Figure 1-17 Positioning the Graphics Board Over the System 

Board 19 

Figure 1-18 Seating the Graphics Board’s Connectors 20 

Figure 1-19 Standoff Screw 21 

Figure 1-20 Inserting the Screws on the Graphics Board 21 

Figure 1-21 Replacing the Screws on the Backplane 22 

Figure 1-22 Removing the Faceplate From the GIO Option Port 23 

Figure 1-23 The Indy Presenter Adapter Board 24 

Figure 1-24 Positioning the Adapter Board Over the Graphics 

Board 25 

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Figure 1-25 Seating the Adapter Board’s Connectors 26 

Figure 1-26 Inserting the Screws on the Rear Panel 27 

Figure 1-27 Securing the Adapter Board 28 

Figure 1-28 Connecting the Audio Cable 29 

Figure 1-29 Turning Off the Indy Workstation 31 

Figure 1-30 Removing the Top Cover 32 

Figure 1-31 The Indy Presenter XZ Adapter Board 33 

Figure 1-32 Removing the Faceplate From the GIO Option Port 34 

Figure 1-33 Installing the Metal Bracket 35 

Figure 1-34 Inserting the Screws on the Exterior of the Bracket 36 

Figure 1-35 Positioning the Indy Presenter XZ Adapter Board 37 

Figure 1-36 Inserting the Screws on the XZ Adapter Board 39 

Figure 1-37 Attaching the External Screws 40 

Figure 1-38 Replacing the Top Cover on the Indy Workstation 41 

Figure 2-1 Placing the Indy Presenter on Top of the Indy 

Workstation 44 

Figure 2-2 Interface Cable Connector 45 

Figure 2-3 Connecting the Interface Cable to the Indy Presenter 45 

Figure 2-4 Connecting the Interface Cable: Indy Presenter 

Adapter 46 

Figure 2-5 Connecting the Interface Cable: Indy Presenter XZ 

Adapter 46 

Figure 2-6 Connecting the Power Cable 47 

Figure 2-7 Turning On the Indy Workstation and the Indy 

Presenter 48 

Figure 2-8 Removing the Backlight Panel 51 

Figure 2-9 Placing the Presenter on the Overhead Projector 52 

Figure 2-10 Replacing the Backlight Panel 53 

Figure 2-11 Rotating the Base for Packing the Indy Presenter 59

Figure 3-1 Removing the Audio Cable 67 

Figure 3-2 Removing the External Screws 67 

Figure 3-3 Removing the Screws from the Adapter Board 68 

Figure 3-4 Removing the Audio Cable and the External Screws 69 

Figure 3-5 Removing the Screw from the XZ Adapter Board 70 

Figure 4-1 Japanese VCCI Class 1 Statement 76 

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Introduction 

Congratulations on purchasing the Indy Presenter TM , the world’s first 

1024 x 768 full-color, flat-panel monitor with stereo speakers and overhead 

projection capability. 

This guide explains how to install the necessary hardware for the Indy 

Presenter in the Indy TM workstation, how to set up the Indy Presenter as a 

monitor for your workstation, and how to use the Indy Presenter on the 

Silicon Graphics ® customized Dukane ® overhead projector. 

You will also learn how to use the Indy Presenter software, how to transport 

the Indy Presenter, how to take care of it, and how to troubleshoot if you 

have problems. 

Read this guide once all the way through before you start to work. Then 

you’ll be familiar with the Indy system and the parts you’ll be working with. 

If you find a term you haven’t seen before, refer to your system owner’s 

guide. The glossary in the owner’s guide contains definitions of many of the 

terms used in this manual. 

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Introduction 

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The Indy Presenter Package 

Chapter 1 

1. Installing the Indy Presenter Hardware 

and Software 

Before using the Indy Presenter, you need to prepare your Indy workstation 

by installing some hardware and software. 

To install the hardware, you will complete these steps: 

• Identify which graphics board is installed in your Indy workstation. 

• Shut down the system and check the version of your PROM chip from 

the Command Monitor. (If your Indy has XZ graphics, you do not have 

to do this step.) 

• Remove the cover. 

• Remove and replace the PROM chip on the system board (if necessary). 

• Install either the Indy Presenter adapter or the Indy Presenter XZ 

adapter, depending on your system’s graphics configuration. 

• Replace the cover. 

• Connect the cables and restart your system. 

Your Indy Presenter package includes all of the following items. If anything 

is missing, contact your sales representative. 

• Indy Presenter flat-panel monitor 

• Power cable and interface cable 

• Indy Presenter adapter board or the Indy Presenter XZ adapter board in 

an antistatic bag 

• Bag of hardware for installing the adapter board 

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Chapter 1: Installing the Indy Presenter Hardware and Software 

Identifying Your Indy’s Graphics Board 

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• PROM chip in an antistatic bag 

• Chip removal tool to remove the PROM chip 

• Open-ended wrench to remove standoffs and hexnuts 

• Phillips screwdriver 

• Antistatic wrist strap 

• Cleaning kit 

• Indy Presenter Owner’s Guide (this manual) 

• Compact disc (CD-ROM) 

Before starting the installation process, you need to know whether your Indy 

has the Indy graphics board or the Indy XZ graphics boardset. Follow these 

steps: 

1. From the Desktop toolchest, select “Unix Shell.” 

2. At the shell prompt, type: 

hinv 

• If you see “Graphics board: GR3-XZ,” your system has the Indy XZ 

graphics. Type exit to exit the shell, and go to “Installing the Indy 

Presenter XZ Adapter Board” on page 30. 

• If you see either “Graphics board: Indy 24-bit” or “Graphics board: 

Indy 8-bit,” check the version of your graphics board by typing: 

/usr/gfx/gfxinfo 

If you see “NG1 revision 3” or greater, your system has the Indy 

graphics. Type exit to exit the shell, and go to “Checking the 

PROM Chip Version” on page 3. 

If you see either “NG1 revision 1” or “NG1 revision 2,” you were 

one of the first purchasers of an Indy system. You need to upgrade 

your graphics board, free of charge. Contact your local Silicon 

Graphics support office for a free graphics board upgrade. When

Checking the PROM Chip Version 


you have the new graphics board, start with “Checking the PROM 

Chip Version” on page 3. When you reach the section “Replacing 

the Graphics Board” on page 19, install the new graphics board. 

You may or may not need to replace your system’s PROM chip, depending 

what PROM version you have. You check the version of the PROM chip from 

the Command Monitor while shutting down your system. 

Follow these steps to check your system’s PROM version: 

1. Shut down the system. 

■ Place the cursor over the word “System” in the Toolchest in the 

upper left corner of your screen. 

■ Press and release the left or right mouse button so that you see the 

menu. 

■ Click on “System Shutdown.” 

After a few seconds you see the notifier shown in Figure 1-1. 

Figure 1-1 System Shutdown Notifier 

■ Click OK to shut down without powering off the system. 

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You see the message shown in Figure 1-2. 

Figure 1-2 Okay to Power Off Notifier 

■ Click the Restart button. 

You then see the message shown in Figure 1-3. 

Figure 1-3 Starting Up the System Notifier 

■ Click on the Stop for Maintenance button. The System Maintenance 

menu appears. 

2. Press 5 on the keyboard, or click on the Enter Command Monitor icon on 

the System Maintenance menu. 

3. See what version of the PROM you have. At the >> prompt, type: 

version 

Then press . 

You see a line similar to this: 

PROM Monitor SGI Version 5.0 Rev B5 IP24 Jul 15, 1994 (BE) 

The date, “Jul 15, 1994” tells you the version of the PROM.


• If your PROM is dated July 15, 1994 or later, you do not need to 

replace the PROM chip. When installing the upgrade, skip 

“Replacing the PROM in an Indy Workstation” on page 12, but 

complete all the other installation steps. 

• If your PROM is dated before July 15, 1994, you must replace the 

PROM chip. Complete all the hardware installation steps. 

4. After you have checked your PROM version, type exit to exit the 

PROM monitor. 

5. You see the System Maintenance menu again. It is safe to turn off your 

Indy. 

6. Turn off the power by pressing and releasing the power button on the 

front of the Indy, as shown in Figure 1-4. The system powers off 

automatically. 

Power button 

Figure 1-4 Turning Off the Indy Workstation 

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Removing the Top Cover 

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Follow these steps to remove the top cover of your Indy workstation. 

Before removing any exterior cables, familiarize yourself with their location 

so that you’ll find it easier when reconnecting them later. 

Caution: Your monitor is very heavy. Have someone help you move it. 

1. If the monitor is on top of the workstation, move it to one side. 

2. Disconnect the black power cable and the monitor cable from the back 

of the Indy workstation. 

There are several other cables connected to the rear of the Indy chassis. 

Disconnecting them is optional, however, if you do, you’ll have more 

room to work with when removing the screws from the back panel. 

3. Facing the front of the Indy workstation, place your right thumb 

against the lip at the back of the cover, and your second and third 

fingers under the finger ledge, as shown in Figure 1-5. 

4. Snap the cover loose by bracing your thumb against the lip and 

pushing up the finger ledge with the second and third fingers, followed 

by a firm push toward the front. 

5. Slide the cover forward about one inch, tilt it up, and remove it. 

Front 

Figure 1-5 Removing the Top Cover From the Indy Workstation

Attaching the Wrist Strap 


Wear the wrist strap to prevent the flow of static electricity, which can 

damage the components in the Indy workstation. 

Caution: The components inside the Indy are extremely sensitive to static 

electricity. Handle all chips and modules carefully, and wear the wrist strap 

shipped with the upgrade package while replacing parts inside the system. 

To attach the wrist strap, follow these steps: 

1. Put the wrist strap over your wrist, making sure it is tight against your 

arm. 

2. Attach the alligator clip to a metal part of the Indy chassis. 

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Removing the GIO Option Board 

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To replace the PROM chip or to install either of the Indy Presenter adapter 

boards, you must first remove any GIO option boards, if installed. 

GIO option boards are located on top of the graphics board and can be 

single-width, covering half of the graphics board, or double-width, covering 

the entire graphics board. Figure 1-6 shows a single-width board. If there’s a 

GIO board installed, your system will have three levels of boards: the system 

board on the bottom, the graphics board in the middle, and the GIO board 

on top. 

To determine if you have a GIO option board installed, compare your system 

to the one shown in Figure 1-6. Then follow the instructions below. 

System board 

Single-width 

GIO board 

Graphics board 

Figure 1-6 Indy Workstation With Single-Width GIO Option Board 

If your Indy workstation has: Then: 

One or more GIO option boards 

installed 

Go to step 1 on page 9. 

No GIO option boards installed Go to “Replacing the PROM in an 

Indy Workstation” on page 12.

1. Locate the GIO option board, as shown in Figure 1-7. 


Note: These instructions are for a single-width GIO option board. Use 

the same steps to remove a double-width GIO option board. The only 

difference is that there are more screws to remove on a double-width 

board. 

2. If there are external cables connected to the GIO option board’s I/O 

connector on the rear of the workstation, disconnect them. 

3. Using the Phillips screwdriver provided with this package, remove the 

two screws from the GIO board connector on the rear of the 

workstation, as shown in Figure 1-7. 

Figure 1-7 Removing the Screws From the GIO Board Connector 

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4. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the three screws that connect the 

GIO option board to the graphics board, as shown in Figure 1-8. 

Note: A double-width GIO option board has more than three screws 

to remove. 

Figure 1-8 Removing the Screws From the GIO option Board 

5. Disconnect the GIO board from the graphics board by grasping the GIO 

board firmly and pulling it up, as shown in Figure 1-9. 

GIO option board 

Graphics board 

Figure 1-9 Disconnecting the GIO Option Board 

Rear


You are now ready to either replace the PROM chip, or to install the Indy 

Presenter adapter board. 

Follow the instructions in the table below. 

If: Then: 

You are replacing the PROM Go to “Replacing the PROM in an 

Indy Workstation” on page 12. 

You are not replacing the 

PROM 

Go to “Installing the Indy Presenter 

Adapter Board” on page 23. 

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Replacing the PROM in an Indy Workstation 

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To reach the PROM chip on the system board, you must first remove the 

graphics board. 

Removing the Indy Graphics Board 

Follow these steps to remove the graphics board: 

1. Use the open-ended wrench to unscrew the two hexnuts screws on 

either side of the graphics board’s I/O connector on the rear of the 

workstation. (See Figure 1-10.) The wrench is provided with this kit. 

Hexnut screws 

Figure 1-10 Removing the Hexnut Screws From the Rear Panel


2. Remove the following screws from the graphics board: 

■ Use the open-ended wrench to unscrew the two standoff screws 

(tall, hexagonal posts) from the graphics board. (See Figure 1-11.) 

■ Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove one screw from the 

graphics board. 

Phillips screw 

Standoff screws 

Figure 1-11 Removing the Screws From the Graphics Board 

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3. Disconnect the graphics board from the system board, as shown in 

Figure 1-12. 

■ Grasp the board firmly on the side close to the system disk drive. 

■ Pull up to disconnect the two connectors under the graphics board 

from the sockets on the system board. 

■ Lift the graphics board up and remove it. 

Figure 1-12 Disconnecting the Graphics Board From the System Board 

You are now ready to replace the PROM chip.

Replacing the PROM Chip 


If your PROM chip is dated before July 15, 1994, follow the steps below to 

replace it. (You should have already checked the version of your PROM chip 

before shutting down and opening up the system. See “Checking the PROM 

Chip Version” on page 3.) 

Follow these steps to remove and replace the PROM chip. 

1. Locate the PROM chip on the system board, as shown in Figure 1-13. 

PROM chip 

Figure 1-13 Locating the PROM Chip on the System Board 

Before removing the PROM chip, familiarize yourself with it. Note that it has 

either a semicircular notch or a small, indented circle at the end facing the 

memory SIMMs. You’ll use this notch or circle to orient the upgrade PROM 

when you install it. 

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2. Remove the PROM chip from the system board. 

The PROM chip is seated in a socket that is permanently attached to the 

system board. You remove the chip with a chip removal tool, included 

in this package. The tool looks like a pair of huge tweezers. When you 

use the tool, be sure to insert it under the PROM chip itself, and not 

under the socket. 

■ Insert the chip removal tool between the PROM chip and the socket 

on the board, as shown in Figure 1-14. Work the chip away from the 

socket in a rocking motion, pulling up on one side of the chip and 

then on the other side. It may be difficult to loosen. 

■ Continue the rocking motion until the PROM chip is all the way out 

of the socket. 

Figure 1-14 Removing the PROM Chip

3. Install the new PROM chip. 


■ Grasp the new PROM chip. Orient the PROM above the socket on 

the system board so the end with the semicircular notch or small, 

indented circle on the PROM chip lines up with the notch in the 

socket. (See Figure 1-15.) 

Caution: Make sure you line up the notch or the small circle on the 

PROM chip with the notch in the socket. If you install the PROM 

chip backwards, the system will not power on and you will damage 

the PROM chip. 

■ Line up all of the pins on the PROM with the corresponding holes 

in the socket. 

PROM chip 

with notch 

Notch 

Figure 1-15 Lining Up the PROM Chip 

PROM chip with 

indented circle 

Notch 

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4. Once the pins are lined up, press down firmly on the top of the PROM 

chip until it is seated in the socket, as shown in Figure 1-16. 

Figure 1-16 Pressing the PROM Chip Into the Socket 

5. Visually check to make sure that all the pins on the PROM are inserted 

correctly in the holes on the socket and that the PROM is seated all the 

way. 

You are now ready to replace the graphics board.

Replacing the Graphics Board 


Follow these steps to replace the graphics board. 

1. Position the graphics board over the system board, as shown in 

Figure 1-17. 

■ Grasp the graphics board by the sides, with the two 96-pin male 

connectors on the underside. 

■ Lower the graphics board over the system board, inserting the 

board’s external I/O connector through the open slot on the rear of 

the workstation. 

■ Loosely place the graphics board on top of the system board so that 

the two male connectors on the underside of the graphics board 

match the two female connectors on the system board. 

Caution: The pins in the male connector are delicate. Gently wiggle 

or reposition the graphics board to fit the pins of the male connectors 

into their slots in the female connectors. Do not apply any pressure 

until the pins fit properly. 

■ Check that each screw hole on the graphics board is sitting directly 

above a matching standoff (tall, hexagonal post) on the system 

board. 

Figure 1-17 Positioning the Graphics Board Over the System Board 

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2. Press to seat the graphics board’s connectors into the system board’s 

connectors, as shown in Figure 1-18. 

■ Place your fingers or thumbs on the graphics board above where 

the connectors are located. 

■ Press down gently but firmly until the two connectors fit snugly. 

Caution: Do not press hard enough to bend the system board. 

Check Check 

Figure 1-18 Seating the Graphics Board’s Connectors 

3. Verify that the graphics board is properly seated. 

■ Look underneath the graphics board to see the two 96-pin 

connectors. Due to the other components on the graphics board, it 

may be difficult to see the connectors. The male and female 

connectors must be touching along the entire shared surface, as 

shown in Figure 1-18. Be sure to check each end of the connection.

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Figure 1-19 

Standoff Screw 


4. Secure the graphics board with the following screws: 

■ Using the open-ended wrench, insert and tighten the two standoff 

screws that you removed earlier (see Figure 1-19), in the locations 

shown in Figure 1-20. As you tighten the screws, alternate among 

them so that the board is fastened evenly. 

■ Using the Phillips screwdriver, insert and tighten the Phillips screw 

on the graphics board, in the location shown in Figure 1-20. 

Phillips screw 

Standoff screws 

Figure 1-20 Inserting the Screws on the Graphics Board 

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5. Insert two hexnut screws through the rear of the workstation, as shown 

in Figure 1-21. 

■ Insert the two hexnut screws you removed earlier on either side of 

the I/O connector. 

■ Use the open-ended wrench provided with this package to tighten 

the two screws. 

If the screw holes do not line up, make sure that the connectors are 

fully seated. 

Hexnut screws 

Figure 1-21 Replacing the Screws on the Backplane 

You are now ready to install the Indy Presenter adapter board.

Installing the Indy Presenter Adapter Board 


The Indy Presenter adapter board is a single-width GIO option board that 

you install on the Indy graphics board in the expansion slot closest to the 

SIMMs. (See Figure 1-22.) 

If there is a GIO option board installed in this expansion slot, you should 

have already removed it. See “Removing the GIO Option Board” on page 8. 

Then return to this page. 

Follow these steps to install the Indy Presenter adapter board. 

1. If there is a faceplate covering the GIO option port closest to the 

SIMMs, use the Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw and washer. 

(See Figure 1-22.) (If you removed a GIO option board earlier in this 

installation, there will be no faceplate to remove.) 

Save the faceplate. If you remove the Indy Presenter adapter board in 

the future and do not replace it, you should reinstall the faceplate. 

Faceplate 

SIMMs 

Figure 1-22 Removing the Faceplate From the GIO Option Port 

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2. Identify the Indy Presenter adapter board that came with this package. 

See Figure 1-23. 

Figure 1-23 The Indy Presenter Adapter Board


3. Position the adapter board over the graphics board. 

■ Grasp the adapter board by the sides, with the three male 

connectors on the underside, as shown in Figure 1-24. 

■ Lower the adapter board over the graphics board, inserting the 

adapter’s external I/O connector through the open slot on the rear 

of the chassis. 

■ Loosely place the adapter board on top of the graphics board so 

that the three male connectors on the underside of the adapter 

board align with the three female connectors on the graphics board, 

as shown in Figure 1-24. 

■ Check that each screw hole on the adapter board is aligned with a 

matching standoff (tall, hexagonal post) on the graphics board. 

Caution: It may be difficult to align the connectors on the boards and to 

align the screwholes exactly over the standoffs. You may need to flex the 

back panel of the Indy while pushing the board gently toward the rear 

of the chassis. Note also that the pins in the male connectors are delicate. 

Gently wiggle or reposition the adapter board to fit the pins of the male 

connectors into their slots in the female connectors. Do not apply any 

pressure until the pins fit properly. 

Female connectors 

Rear 

Figure 1-24 Positioning the Adapter Board Over the Graphics Board 

Slot 

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4. Press to seat the adapter board’s connectors into the graphics board’s 

connectors, as shown in Figure 1-25. 

■ Place your fingers or thumbs on the adapter board above where the 

connectors are located. 

■ Press down gently but firmly until the three connectors fit snugly. 

Caution: Do not press hard enough to bend the two lower boards. 

Check Check 

Figure 1-25 Seating the Adapter Board’s Connectors 

5. Verify that the adapter board is properly seated. 

■ Look underneath the adapter board to see the three connectors. 

Due to the other components on the graphics board, it may be 

difficult to see the connectors. The male and female connectors 

must be touching along the entire shared surface, as shown in 

Figure 1-25. Be sure to check each end of the connection.


6. Secure the adapter board to the backplane, as shown in Figure 1-26. 

■ Remove two Phillips screws from the plastic bag that comes with 

this package. 

■ Using the Phillips screwdriver, insert and tighten the two screws in 

the locations shown in Figure 1-26. 

If the screw holes do not line up, repeat step 4. Make sure that the 

connectors on the adapter board are fully seated. 

Figure 1-26 Inserting the Screws on the Rear Panel 

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7. Secure the adapter board to the graphics board as follows. 

■ Remove three Phillips screws from the plastic bag that comes with 

this package. 

■ Using the Phillips screwdriver, insert and tighten the three screws 

in the locations shown in Figure 1-27. As you tighten the screws, 

alternate among them so that the board is fastened evenly. 

Figure 1-27 Securing the Adapter Board 

Rear


8. Connect the small, black, audio cable that comes with this package as 

follows: 

■ Connect one end to the adapter board’s audio connector, as shown 

in Figure 1-28. (You can connect either end.). 

■ Connect the other end to the line output connector on the rear of 

the Indy chassis. 

Line output 

connector 

Figure 1-28 Connecting the Audio Cable 

Audio 

connector 

You are finished installing the Indy Presenter adapter board. Go to 

“Replacing the Top Cover and Connecting the Cables” on page 41. 

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Installing the Indy Presenter XZ Adapter Board 

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If your Indy workstation has the XZ graphics boardset, follow these 

instructions to install the Indy Presenter XZ adapter. 

If you are not sure which graphics board your system has, follow these steps: 

1. From the Desktop toolchest, select “Unix Shell.” 

2. From the Unix shell, type: 

hinv 

If you see “Graphics board: GR3-XZ,” your system has the Indy XZ graphics 

boardset. Type exit to exit the shell and continue with these instructions. (If 

you see “Graphics Board: Indy 24-bit”, or “Graphics Board: Indy 24-bit,” 

your system has the Indy graphics board. Go to “Checking the PROM Chip 

Version” on page 3.)

Turning Off Your Indy Workstation 


Turn off the power by pressing and releasing the power button on the front 

of the Indy, as shown in Figure 1-29. The system powers off automatically 

within the next minute. 

Power button 

Figure 1-29 Turning Off the Indy Workstation 

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Removing the Top Cover 

Follow these steps to remove the top cover of your Indy workstation: 

Caution: Your monitor is very heavy. Have someone help you move it. 

1. If the monitor is on top of the workstation, move it to one side. 

Note: Before removing any exterior cables, familiarize yourself with their 

location so that you’ll find it easier when reconnecting them later. 

2. Disconnect the black power cable and the monitor cable from the back 

of the Indy workstation. 

There are several other cables connected to the rear of the Indy chassis. 

Disconnecting them is optional, however, if you do, you’ll have more 

room to work with when removing the screws from the back panel. 

3. Facing the front of the Indy workstation, place your right thumb 

against the lip at the back of the cover, and your second and third 

fingers under the finger ledge, as shown in Figure 1-30. 

4. Snap the cover loose by bracing your thumb against the lip and 

pushing up the finger ledge with the second and third fingers, followed 

by a firm push toward the front. 

5. Slide the cover forward about one inch, tilt it up, and remove it. 

Front 

Figure 1-30 Removing the Top Cover



Wear the wrist strap to prevent the flow of static electricity, which can 

damage the components in the Indy workstation. 

Caution: The components inside the Indy are extremely sensitive to static 

electricity. Handle all chips and modules carefully, and wear the wrist strap 

shipped with the upgrade package while replacing parts inside the system. 

To attach the wrist strap, follow these steps: 

1. Put the wrist strap over your wrist, making sure it is tight against your 

arm. 

2. Attach the alligator clip to a metal part of the Indy chassis. 

Installing the Board 

1. Identify the Indy Presenter XZ adapter board. (See Figure 1-31.) 

Figure 1-31 The Indy Presenter XZ Adapter Board 

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2. Using the Phillips screwdriver, remove the screw from the faceplate 

covering the GIO option port, as shown in Figure 1-32. 

Save the faceplate. If you remove the Indy Presenter XZ adapter board 

in the future and do not replace it, you should reinstall the faceplate. 

Faceplate 

SIMMs 

Figure 1-32 Removing the Faceplate From the GIO Option Port


3. Position the metal bracket, as shown in Figure 1-33. 

■ Locate the metal bracket with a small, audio cable attached to it, 

included in this package. 

■ Look for two dimples on the bracket. These will help you align the 

bracket over the GIO option slot. 

■ On the inside of the chassis, position the bracket against the open 

slot, aligning the dimples, and pulling one end of the cable through 

the open slot. (See Figure 1-33.) 

■ Make sure that the audio cable is under the metal extrusion on the 

bracket. 

Metal bracket 

Figure 1-33 Installing the Metal Bracket 

Metal extrusion 

Audio 

cable 

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4. Secure the metal bracket to the chassis. 

Caution: Choosing the correct screws for the next step may be 

confusing. In the plastic bag provided with the kit you’ll find two types 

of Phillips screw—a long, thin one with a small diameter, and a short one 

with a larger diameter. Use the short ones for the next step. 

Audio 

cable 

■ Remove two of the short Phillips screws from the plastic bag. 

■ Insert and tighten the two Phillips screws on the exterior of the 

bracket to hold it to the chassis. (See Figure 1-34.) 

Line output connector 

Phillips 

screws 

Figure 1-34 Inserting the Screws on the Exterior of the Bracket 

5. Connect the external end of the audio cable to the line output connector 

on the rear of the Indy chassis, as shown in Figure 1-34.


6. Position the XZ adapter over the XZ graphics board. 

■ Grasp the XZ adapter board by the sides, with the two male 

connectors on the underside, as shown in Figure 1-35. 

■ Push the black audio cable aside so that it doesn’t get caught under 

the board. 

■ Loosely place the XZ adapter on top of the graphics board so that 

the two male connectors on the underside of the XZ adapter align 

with the two female connectors on the graphics board, as shown in 

Figure 1-35. 

You may have to rock the XZ adapter from side to side horizontally 

to align the connectors. 

Caution: The pins in the male connectors are delicate. Gently wiggle or 

reposition the adapter board to fit the pins of the male connectors into 

their slots in the female connectors. Do not apply any pressure until the 

pins fit properly. 

Male 

connectors 

Female 

connectors 

Figure 1-35 Positioning the Indy Presenter XZ Adapter Board 

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7. Press to seat the XZ adapter board’s connectors into the graphics 

board’s connectors. 

■ Place your fingers or thumbs on the adapter board above where the 

connectors are located. 

■ Press down gently but firmly until the two connectors fit snugly. 

Caution: Do not press hard enough to bend the boards. 

8. Verify that the XZ adapter board is properly seated. 

■ Look underneath the XZ adapter board to see the two connectors. 

Due to the other components on the graphics board, it may be 

difficult to see the connectors. The male and female connectors 

must be touching along the entire shared surface. Be sure to check 

each end of the connection.

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9. Connect the internal end of the audio cable to the audio port on the side 

of the XZ adapter board, as shown in Figure 1-36. 

10. Secure the XZ adapter board to the graphics board, as shown in 

Figure 1-36. 

■ Remove one short, large-diameter, Phillips screw from the plastic 

bag. 

■ Insert and tighten the screw in the location shown in Figure 1-36. 

Audio 

cable 

Figure 1-36 Inserting the Screws on the XZ Adapter Board 

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11. Secure the XZ adapter to the backplane, as shown in Figure 1-37. 

■ Look in the plastic bag that comes with this package for two of the 

long, small-diameter, Phillips screws. 

■ Using the Phillips screwdriver, insert and tighten one screw on 

either side of the connector, as shown in Figure 1-37. 

Figure 1-37 Attaching the External Screws 

You are finished installing the Indy Presenter XZ adapter board and are 

ready to replace the cover and connect the exterior cables.

Replacing the Top Cover and Connecting the Cables 

Replacing the Top Cover and Connecting the Cables 

To replace the cover of your Indy workstation, follow these steps: 

1. Facing the front of the system, lower the cover a few inches from its 

fully closed position, as shown in Figure 1-38. 

2. Tilt the cover and insert the tab through the slot in the rear of 

the chassis. 

3. Lower the cover and slide it toward the back of the chassis until it snaps 

into place. 

Figure 1-38 Replacing the Top Cover on the Indy Workstation 

Rear 

4. Reconnect the external cables you removed earlier. Be sure to connect 

the power cable. If you cannot remember where to reconnect the cables, 

refer to the Indy Workstation Owner’s Guide. 

You are finished installing the hardware and are ready to install the software. 

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For instructions on installing the software, read the software release notes on 

the CD.

Setting Up the Indy Presenter 

Chapter 2 

2. Setting Up and Using the Indy Presenter 

This chapter explains how to set up the Indy Presenter as a monitor for your 

Indy workstation, and how to use it on the customized Dukane overhead 

projector to project images on a screen. It also includes information on using 

the Indy Presenter software. 

To set up the Indy Presenter with the Indy workstation, follow these steps. 

1. Unpack the Presenter. 

■ Lift the Indy Presenter and the external cables from the box. It’s a 

good idea to save the original shipping materials in the event that 

you need to return the Presenter for service. 

■ Remove the Indy Presenter from the plastic bag. 

2. Remove the protective film from the screen, being careful not to get 

finger prints on the coated glass surface. 

Caution: The display is made of glass, coated with optical films and is the 

most expensive component in the Presenter. A sharp instrument such as a 

pen can scratch the surface. Striking the surface with a hard object can break 

the glass. 

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3. Tilt the base of the Presenter to form a stand, as shown in Figure 2-1. 

4. Place it on top of your Indy workstation. 

Figure 2-1 Placing the Indy Presenter on Top of the Indy Workstation 

You are now ready to connect the external cables. 

Connecting the Cables 

Speakers 

There are two cables you must connect before using the Indy Presenter, the 

interface cable and the power cable. 

Note: The Indy Presenter is not designed to work simultaneously with a 

CRT monitor. You can leave a CRT monitor connected to your Indy while 

using the Indy Presenter, but the image on the CRT monitor may be 

distorted, or there may be no image. 

Follow these steps to connect the interface cable and the power cable.

Figure 2-2 

Interface Cable Connector 


1. Connect the interface cable to the Indy Presenter. 

Caution: The connector has an elongated “D” shape, and you must 

orient it correctly. See Figure 2-2. 

■ Pick up the interface cable. It’s the one with identical long, flat 

connectors at each end. 

■ Connect one end of the interface cable to the connector on base of 

the Indy Presenter, as shown in Figure 2-3. (You can connect either 

end of the cable.) 

Figure 2-3 Connecting the Interface Cable to the Indy Presenter 

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2. Connect the other end of the interface cable to the rear of the Indy 

chassis. See Figure 2-4 for the Indy Presenter adapter. See Figure 2-5 for 

the Indy Presenter XZ adapter. 

Caution: The connectors have an elongated “D” shape, and you must orient 

them correctly. Refer to the appropriate figure below for the adapter board 

you installed. 

Figure 2-4 Connecting the Interface Cable: Indy Presenter Adapter 

Figure 2-5 Connecting the Interface Cable: Indy Presenter XZ Adapter


3. Connect the power cable to the Indy Presenter and then to an electrical 

outlet, as shown in Figure 2-6. (Figure 2-6 shows the power cable for the 

U.S.A. The power cable for your country may look different.) 

■ Pick up the power cable and connect the socket end to the power 

connector on the base of the Indy Presenter. 

■ Connect the other end to a three-pronged grounded electrical wall 

outlet or power strip. 

Note: The power supply for Indy and for the Presenter is auto-ranging. With 

the appropriate power cable or adapter for your country, you can plug the 

Presenter into almost any power source (50-60 Hz, 110/220 VAC). 

Figure 2-6 Connecting the Power Cable 

You are now ready to turn on the Indy workstation and the Indy Presenter. 

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Now that you’ve installed the necessary hardware and software and 

connected the cables, you’re ready to use the Indy Presenter. 

Turning On the Indy Presenter 

The Indy Presenter turns on automatically when you turn on the Indy 

workstation. The Indy Presenter takes about a minute to warm up, so the 

image may appear dim at first. 

Note: If your Indy was already turned on when you connected the Indy 

Presenter, and you have a CRT monitor attached, you can turn on the 

Presenter by using the Monitor Control Panel. See “Using the Monitor 

Control Panel” on page 54. 

Turn on the Indy workstation and the Indy Presenter by pressing and 

releasing the power button on the front of the system, as shown in 

Figure 2-7. You hear the boot “tune” as the system boots. 

Power button 

Figure 2-7 Turning On the Indy Workstation and the Indy Presenter


If the Indy Presenter does not light up, make sure the external cables are 

connected correctly. Then go to Chapter 3, “Troubleshooting,” for help in 

solving the problem. 

Turning Off the Indy Presenter 

The Indy Presenter turns off automatically when you turn off the Indy 

workstation. To turn off the Indy workstation, press and release the power 

button on the front of the Indy. If you prefer not to power down the Indy, and 

you have no CRT monitor connected, you can disconnect the Presenter’s 

power and interface cables. To restart the Presenter, connect the two cables 

and reboot your Indy. 

If you have a CRT monitor connected to your Indy, you can disconnect the 

Presenter’s power and interface cables instead of powering down the Indy. 

To restart the Presenter, connect the two cables, open the Monitor Control 

Panel on the CRT monitor, and click the “Restart Presenter” button. 

Turning off the Presenter when leaving for the day or for the weekend is a 

good idea. Leaving the display on for long periods of time shortens the life 

of the display’s backlight. 

Setting Up on the Dukane Customized Projector 

Follow the steps below to set up the Indy Presenter with the Silicon Graphics 

customized Dukane Overhead Projector. 

Caution: Your Indy Presenter is designed to function at maximum 

performance and reliability with the Dukane Overhead Projector. It is 

possible to use it with other projectors; however, cooling of the display, 

stable mounting, and brightness of the projected image will all be 

compromised. A bright overhead projector without proper cooling of the 

display may cause permanent damage to the Presenter. 

1. Set up the customized overhead projector, following the instructions in 

the manual that comes with the projector. 

2. Turn on the overhead projector. Note that it takes about a minute to 

warm up. An initial bright flash followed by a dark interval before the 

brightness increases is normal. 

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Note: If you are projecting over a distance of more than 6 feet, you 

probably won’t want to use the projector’s wide-angle lens with the 

Indy Presenter. Rotate the wide-angle lens away from the standard lens. 

However, if you need to project a larger image from a short distance, use 

the wide-angle lens. 

3. If the Presenter is not already on, and you have a CRT monitor 

attached, you can start or restart the Presenter from the Monitor 

Control Panel. See “Using the Indy Presenter Software” on page 54. Or 

press and release the power button on the front of the Indy workstation 

to turn on the Presenter and the workstation. 

4. Bring up the image on the Indy Presenter display that you wish to 

project on the overhead projector.


5. Remove the backlight panel from the Indy Presenter. This automatically 

turns off the Presenter’s backlight. 

■ Place the Indy Presenter face down on a flat surface. 

■ Press in the latches on either side of the backlight panel, tilt up the 

panel, and remove it, as shown in Figure 2-8. 

■ Carefully place the backlight panel on a surface where it will not 

get damaged or scratched. Scratches will not affect performance, 

but if they are large enough, you will see them through the display. 

Do not touch the coated glass surface of the display with your 

hands or with any instrument. An instrument such as a pen tip can 

scratch the surface. 

Latches 

Figure 2-8 Removing the Backlight Panel 

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6. Place the Presenter on the overhead projector. 

■ Place the Presenter face down on the surface of the projector so that 

only the back of the Presenter is visible, as shown in Figure 2-9. 

■ Slide the Presenter under the two clips on the projector. 

■ Rotate the base of the Presenter down so it is out of your way. 

Figure 2-9 Placing the Presenter on the Overhead Projector 

If the image does not project properly, check that the Presenter is face down 

on the projector’s surface, and clipped in securely. For additional help, go to 

Chapter 3, “Troubleshooting.”


7. When you are finished with your presentation, turn off the overhead 

projector, and replace the backlight panel, as shown in Figure 2-10. 

Caution: Make sure you turn the projector off before replacing the 

backlight panel. Having both light sources on at the same time can 

permanently damage the display. 

■ Tilt the backlight panel and insert the lower edge into the slots on 

the Indy Presenter. 

■ Lower the panel over the Presenter, aligning the two catches. 

■ Press down lightly until you hear a click as the catches engage. 

Note: It takes a few minutes for the backlight to reach full brightness 

again. 

Latches 

Figure 2-10 Replacing the Backlight Panel 

8. Rotate the base up and slide the Presenter out from under the two 

projector clips. 

The Indy Presenter is now ready to be used as a desktop monitor. 

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You can make adjustments to the Indy Presenter’s image or audio through 

the Monitor Control Panel and the Audio Control Panel. To use the panels, 

you must have installed the software. 

Using the Monitor Control Panel 

The Monitor Control Panel contains labels and buttons that allow you to 

adjust the brightness, switch to 15-bit mode, turn on, or restart the Presenter. 

To access the Monitor Control panel, follow these steps: 

1. Log in to the workstation. 

2. From the Find toolchest, choose “Icon Catalog” and select “Control 

Panels.” 

3. From the Control Panels page, double-click the monpanel icon. 

4. Leave the Monitor Control Panel open and minimize it by clicking on 

the minimize button in the upper right hand corner of the panel. Or 

close the Monitor Control Panel by clicking the Close button in the 

lower right hand corner of the panel. 

You can also access the Monitor Control Panel from a Unix shell by typing: 

monpanel 

Note: For more information on using the Monitor Control Panel for the Indy 

Presenter, see the reference page (man page). From a shell window, type man 

monpanel. 

Turning on the Indy Presenter 

If you turned on your Indy workstation and later connected the Indy 

Presenter, and if you have a CRT monitor attached, you can start the Indy 

Presenter from the Monitor Control Panel. Follow these steps:


1. Open the Monitor Control Panel. (See “Using the Monitor Control 

Panel” on page 54.) 

2. Click on the “Turn on Presenter” button. 

3. If you have a root password set, enter it when prompted, and click the 

“OK” button. 

You see a message that turning on the Presenter stops all running 

applications. 

4. Click on “Continue” to turn on the Presenter. 

5. Close the Monitor Control Panel by clicking the Close button in the 


Restarting the Indy Presenter 

If the Indy Presenter is disconnected from the Indy after the Indy 

workstation and Presenter are turned on, you can reconnect the Presenter 

and restart it from the Monitor Control Panel. Note that restarting the 

Presenter resets the backlight and bit mode to their original settings, that is, 

full backlight and 12-bit mode. 

Follow these steps: 



2. Click the “Restart Presenter” button. 



Note: If you have no CRT monitor attached, but are on a network, you can 

use the Monitor Control Panel to restart the Presenter. Log in to your system 

remotely, and type monpanel -restart at the shell prompt. 

Adjusting the Brightness 

You can control the brightness on the Indy Presenter with the Monitor 

Control Panel. 

Follow these steps to adjust the brightness of the display: 

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Panel” on page 54 above.) 

2. Move the slider to adjust the brightness of the display. 



Switching to 15-Bit Mode 

The default color mode on the Indy Presenter is 12-bit. In this mode, some 

smooth shaded images appear banded. If you wish to decrease this banding, 

you can do so by switching to 15-bit mode. In that mode, however, some 

colors flicker. So you may want to switch back and forth, depending on the 

types of images you are viewing. 

To switch between 12-bit and 15-bit mode, log in and use the Monitor 

Control Panel. Follow these steps: 



2. Click the 15-bit mode button. 



Using the Audio Control Panel 

The Audio Control Panel contains buttons and panels that allow you to 

make adjustments to the audio of the Indy Presenter. 

To access the Audio Control Panel, follow these steps: 

1. Log in to the workstation. 

2. From the Find toolchest, choose “Icon Catalog” and select “Control 

Panels.” 

3. From the Control Panels page, double-click the apanel icon.


4. Leave the Audio Control Panel open and minimize it by clicking on the 

minimize button in the upper right hand corner of the panel. Or close 

the Audio Control Panel by clicking the Close button in the lower right 

hand corner of the panel. 

You can also access the Audio Control Panel from a Unix shell by typing: 

apanel 

For further information on the Audio Control Panel: 

• Select “On-line Books” from the Help toolchest. Choose “Media Tools 

User’s Guide” and search for “Audio Control Panel.” 

• From a shell window, type man apanel to see the reference page (man 

page). 

Adjusting the Volume and Tone of the Speakers 

The Indy Presenter speakers are designed to work with the standard Indy 

speaker. You adjust the volume and tone of the Presenter stereo speakers 

through the Audio Control Panel. 

Follow these steps to adjust the volume and tone: 

1. Open the Audio Control Panel. (See “Using the Audio Control Panel” 

on page 56.) 

2. From the Options menu, choose “Presenter Audio.” 

3. Adjust the speaker mix using the Indy Presenter Speaker controls on 

the Presenter Audio panel. 

4. Adjust the tone by moving the tone control slider on the right of the 

panel. 

Note that while the Presenter Audio Panel is running, you can use the 

volume controls on the front panel of the Indy to control the volume. Or 

you can adjust the volume of the Indy Presenter speakers 

independently of the Indy speakers by selecting “Output Sliders 

Independent” from the Audio Panel Options menu. 

5. To mute the Indy Presenter speakers, click the Mute button on the 

Presenter Audio Panel. 

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6. Close the Audio Control Panel by clicking the Close button in the lower 

right hand corner of the panel. 

Using Headphones 

If you use headphones, you probably want to mute the Indy Presenter stereo 

speakers temporarily. Follow these steps to do this: 

1. Open the Audio Control Panel. (See “Using the Audio Control Panel” 

on page 56.) 

2. Select “Presenter Audio” from the Options menu. 

3. Click the Mute button on the Presenter Audio panel. 

Note that clicking the Mute button on the main Audio Panel mutes only 

the Indy speakers, and not the Presenter speakers. 



To take the Indy Presenter with you when you travel, Silicon Graphics 

recommends that you use the Indybag TM carrying case. This is a soft-sided 

carrier in which you can pack both the Indy workstation and the Presenter. 

The carrying case is intended as carry-on baggage, to store in an airplane’s 

overhead compartment. Do not check it in as baggage. The display is made of 

glass and may break if checked in as baggage. 

Note: To return the Presenter to Silicon Graphics, do not use the Indybag. 

Use the original cardboard shipping container. See “Returning the Presenter 

to Silicon Graphics” on page 71. 

To pack the Presenter in the Indybag, follow these steps: 

1. Turn off the Indy workstation by pressing and releasing the power 

button on the front of the system. The Indy Presenter turns off 

automatically. 

2. Disconnect the power cable from the Presenter and from the wall outlet.

Transporting the Dukane Overhead Projector 

Transporting the Dukane Overhead Projector 

3. Disconnect the interface cable from the Presenter and from the Indy 

workstation. 

4. Rotate the base so it is parallel with the monitor, as shown in 

Figure 2-11. 

Figure 2-11 Rotating the Base for Packing the Indy Presenter 

5. Place the Indy Presenter in the reinforced sleeve inside the Indybag 

carrying case. (The Indy workstation is in the main compartment.) 

6. Place the two cables in the side pocket of the Indybag. 

7. Zip up the Indybag and you are ready to go! 

Although the overhead projector’s carrying case is designed to withstand 

normal shock and handling, if it is mishandled by the airlines, the projector 

may get damaged. To take the Dukane Overhead Projector with you when 

you travel, we recommend that you place it in its carrying case, and pack the 

carrying case in the original shipping carton with the packing materials. 

Then check it in as baggage or ship it. Using the carrying case alone may 

result in damage. 

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Handle your Indy Presenter with care. A sharp instrument such as a pen can 

scratch the display’s surface. Do not place objects on top of the glass surface. 

From time to time dust builds up on the surface of the display, and you need 

to clean it to get the best possible image. Follow the steps below to clean the 

display, using the cleaning kit provided with the Indy Presenter. 

Caution: It’s important that you use the contents of the Cleaner Kit 

provided in this package to clean the display. Using other substances, 

abrasive cleaners, or cleaning pads to clean the unit will scratch or damage 

the display’s surface. 

There is no need to turn off the Presenter or remove the external cables 

before cleaning, as long as you don’t spray directly on the Indy Presenter’s 

surface. 

1. Spray the cleaning liquid lightly on the cloth provided in the Cleaner 

Kit. Do not spray directly on the coated glass surface, as the liquid may 

drip inside the unit and damage the components. 

2. Wipe the front coated glass surface of the Indy Presenter gently with 

the cloth. 

3. Remove the backlight panel, if it’s not already removed. 

■ Place the Indy Presenter face down on a flat surface. 

■ Press in the latches on either side of the backlight panel, and lift it 

up. 

4. Use the cloth to wipe the back coated glass surface gently.

Using a Screen Saver 

5. Replace the backlight panel. 

Using a Screen Saver 

■ Tilt the panel and insert the lower edge into the slots on the Indy 

Presenter. 

■ Lower the panel over the Presenter, aligning the two catches. 

■ Press down lightly until you hear a click as the catches engage. 

Do not disable your Indy’s screen saver program when using the Presenter. 

As with any CRT monitor, leaving an image up for long periods of time 

without a screen saver may cause the image to be burned in to the display’s 

backlight. 

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Common Problems 

Chapter 3 

3. Troubleshooting 

This chapter contains information on solving problems that you may 

encounter when using your Indy Presenter. 

If you think there may be a problem with your Indy Presenter, read the 

following sections to help isolate and solve it. If the problem persists after 

following these suggestions, call your service provider. 

No Image on the Indy Presenter 

1. Make sure that the Indy workstation is turned on. There is no on/off 

switch on the Indy Presenter. If the Indy Presenter cables are connected 

properly, the Indy Presenter powers up automatically when you turn 

on the Indy workstation. The Presenter takes about a minute to warm 

up to full brightness. 

2. Check that the backlight panel is fully seated. Full contact is required to 

turn on the backlight. 

3. Check that the power cable is connected securely to the Indy Presenter 

and to a working wall outlet or power strip. 

4. Check that the interface cable is connected securely to the Indy 

Presenter and to the correct connector on the rear of the Indy 

workstation. (See “Connecting the Cables” on page 44.) 

If either step 3 or step 4 was the problem, and you have a CRT monitor 

connected, you can use the Monitor Control Panel to restart the Presenter. 

(Choose “Icon Catalog” from the Find toolchest, and select “Control Panels,” 

and double-click the monpanel icon.) Otherwise, restart the Indy by pressing 

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and releasing the power button on the front of the system, and the Presenter 

comes up normally. 

Image Is Too Light or Too Dark 

1. Flat panel displays take about a minute to warm up after being turned 

on. Until the Presenter has warmed up, the image may appear faded or 

dim. 

2. Flat panel displays look different when viewed from different angles. If 

you view from above, the display appears dark. If you view from 

below, the display appears light. 

The display is best viewed from slightly above straight on. Tilt the 

display base forward or back to find the best view. 

Faint Vertical Streaks Above or Below Edges of Windows 

If you have several windows open on the screen, and are using the Presenter 

as a desktop monitor, you may see faint vertical streaks above or below the 

left or right edges of a window. Or you may see a light band across the 

bottom edge of the screen below a window. 

This is caused by crosstalk between transistors in the panel, and is normal in 

liquid crystal display technology. The faint streaks will not detract from the 

functionality of the display. You can minimize them by rearranging the 

windows, choosing a different background, or adjusting the brightness of 

the display to about 90% of maximum through the Monitor Control Panel. 

If the streaks become so bright as to detract when using the Presenter on an 

overhead projector, contact your service provider about a solution to the 

problem.

Common Problems 

No Image on the Overhead Projector or Image Is Reversed 

1. Check that the overhead projector is turned on and glowing brightly. 

The overhead projector takes about a minute to warm up. (Refer to the 

manual that comes with the projector.) 

2. Check that the Indy Presenter is placed face down on the overhead 

projector. 

3. Make sure that the Presenter’s backlight panel has been removed. 

4. The bulb in the Dukane overhead projector may be burned out. The 

bulb is a long life bulb which you should plan on replacing after 750 

hours of use. 

If you think this is the problem, contact Dukane directly. To have the 

bulb replaced by a Dukane service center near you, call Dukane 

toll-free at 1-800-676-2487 or 708-584-2300 extension 356 in the United 

States. Or send a fax to Dukane at 708-584-0984 in the United States. For 

Dukane international service, call 352-66-17-82 in Luxembourg, or send 

a fax to 352-67-64-60. 

No Sound From the Stereo Speakers 

1. Check that you have installed the small, black, audio cable correctly. 

(See Figure 1-28 if your Indy has Indy Graphics, or Figure 1-34 if your 

Indy has Indy XZ graphics.) 

2. The stereo speakers may have been muted in order to use headphones. 

To turn on the speakers, choose “Icon Catalog” from the Find toolchest, 

and select “Control Panels.” From the Control Panels page, double-click 

the apanel icon. Select “Presenter Audio” from the Options menu. If the 

Mute button on the Presenter Audio panel is activated, click on it to 

turn on the speakers. 

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If, after following the suggestions in the previous sections, you still believe 

there is a problem with the Indy Presenter, run the Confidence Test. Follow 

these steps to run the Confidence Test. 

1. From the System toolchest, choose “Run Confidence Tests.” 

You see the Confidence Tests form. 

2. Select the Presenter icon and click Open, or double-click the icon. 

3. Follow the instructions on each screen to test the display, speakers, and 

adapter board. 

4. To close the confidence test, press . 

If any of the tests indicate a failure, contact your service provider for further 

instructions.

Removing the Indy Presenter Adapter Board 

Removing the Indy Presenter Adapter Board 

If diagnostic tests indicate a problem with the Presenter adapter board, and 

if you are instructed by your service provider to return it, follow these steps 

to remove the adapter board from the Indy workstation. 

1. Remove the small, black, audio cable from the rear of the Indy 

workstation. (See Figure 3-1.) 

Line output 

connector 

Figure 3-1 Removing the Audio Cable 

2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws from the board’s 

external connector, as shown in Figure 3-2. 

Figure 3-2 Removing the External Screws 

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3. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the three Phillips screws that 

connect the adapter board to the graphics board, as shown in 

Figure 3-3. 

Figure 3-3 Removing the Screws from the Adapter Board 

Rear 

4. Disconnect the adapter board from the graphics board by grasping the 

board firmly and pulling it up. 

5. Install the replacement board following the instructions in “Installing 

the Indy Presenter Adapter Board” on page 23.

Removing the Indy Presenter XZ Adapter Board 

Removing the Indy Presenter XZ Adapter Board 

If diagnostic tests indicate a problem with the Presenter XZ adapter board, 

and if you are instructed by your service provider to return it, follow these 

steps to remove the XZ adapter board from the Indy workstation. 

1. Disconnect the small, black, audio cable from the input/output 

connector on the rear of the Indy chassis, as shown in Figure 3-4. 

2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the two external screws from the 

connector, as shown in Figure 3-4. 

Figure 3-4 Removing the Audio Cable and the External Screws 

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3. Disconnect the internal end of the audio cable from the XZ adapter 

board. (See Figure 3-5.) 

4. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screw that secures the XZ 

adapter board to the XZ graphics board, as shown in Figure 3-5. 

Audio 

cable 

Figure 3-5 Removing the Screw from the XZ Adapter Board 

5. Disconnect the XZ adapter board from the XZ graphics board by 

grasping the adapter board firmly and pulling it up. 

6. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the two external screws that hold 

the metal bracket and audio cable to the chassis. 

7. Remove the metal bracket, and keep it in a safe place. You’ll need to 

reinstall it when installing the replacement board. 

8. Install the replacement board, following the instructions in “Installing 

the Indy Presenter XZ Adapter Board” on page 30.

Returning the Presenter to Silicon Graphics 

Product Support 

Returning the Presenter to Silicon Graphics 

If diagnostic tests identify a problem with the Presenter, and your service 

provider instructs you to return the Presenter, follow these instructions. 

1. Turn off the Indy Presenter by pressing and releasing the power button 

on the front of the Indy workstation. 

2. Disconnect the power cable and interface cable from the rear of the 

Presenter. 

3. Complete the “Part Request Form” from the last page of this manual. 

4. Pack the Presenter and the “Part Request Form” in the original 

shipping carton. 

5. Ship the carton to your service provider. 

When you purchased your system, you may have purchased a support 

program from either Silicon Graphics, Inc., or a vendor who supplies 

software. Whenever you encounter any problems that you cannot solve 

using the methods in this chapter, contact the organization from which you 

purchased the support program. 

If you would like support for your Silicon Graphics products, contact your 

service provider. 

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Technical Specifications 

Chapter 4 

4. Technical Specifications and Regulatory 

Information 

The table below lists the technical specifications for the Indy Presenter liquid 

crystal display. 

Table 4-1 Technical Specifications for the Indy Presenter 

Electro-Optical Pixel resolution 1024 H (x3 RGB stripe) x 768 V 

Color resolution 12-bit and 15-bit (12-bit True + 3-bit 

Frame Rate Modulation) 

Color gamut Red: x = 0.61, y = 0.36; 

Green: x = 0.27, y = 0.62 

Blue: x = 0.13, y = 0.11 

Contrast ratio 100:1 minimum 

Brightness 80 Cd/m 2 minimum 

Response time ≤50 ms maximum, rise + fall 

Viewing angle Horizontal: ±45°; 

Vertical: +30°/-10° (optimized for 

12:00) 

Display surface Front: Anti-glare 3H hardcoat 

Rear: Clear 3H hardcoat 

Video Interface to Indy Single-width GIO option board 

connects to the Indy video 

connectors on the graphics board, 

generating 24-bit high resolution 

digital video to drive the flat panel 

display 

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Table 4-1 (continued) Technical Specifications for the Indy Presenter 

Audio Interface to Indy Analog stereo 

Power 

Requirements 

Output Stereo, .6 W per channel, 150 Hz to 

18 KHz (used with Indy speaker) 

Control I 2 C interface to control speaker 

volume, backlight brightness, tone, 

and stereo balance 

Master volume 

control 

Audio control buttons on front 

panel of Indy control volume of 

Indy Presenter speakers as well as 

Indy speaker 

Power 30 watts AC plus 10 watts @ 5 VDC 

for Indy Presenter Adapter Board 

Source 110/220 VAC 50-60 Hz 

Cabling Display 10-foot, shielded, 34 twisted pair 

conductors. Internal connector at 

display end with separate audio 

plug at system end 

Physical 

Characteristics 

Audio Separate audio patch cord at system 

end 

Power IEC socket with removable 10-foot 

cable to wall outlet 

Size Display: 12 3/4”H x 12 1/2”W x 

7/8”D. 

Base: 6 1/2H” x 12 1/2”W x 1 

1/8”D. 

Total length folded flat: 18 1/2” 

Weight 7 lbs 

Color Gray granite 

Hinge Friction/clutch with 210° rotation 

Backlight Removable light pipe assembly for 

use with Indy Dukane Overhead 

Projector

Technical Specifications 

Table 4-1 (continued) Technical Specifications for the Indy Presenter 

Physical 

Characteristics 

Operating 

Conditions 

Non-Operating 

Conditions 

Desktop use Integral base supports desktop use 

at 0° to -30° tilt 

Temperature +13°C to +35°C in direct view and 

overhead projector modes 

Relative humidity 10% to 80% RH, no condensation 

Temperature -20°C to +60°C 

Relative humidity 5% to 90% RH, no condensation 

Vibration 0.02”, 5-19 Hz 

35 G, 5-500 Hz 

Shock 20G, 11 ms, half sine wave 

direction: X, Y, Z 

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The following section provides regulatory information for the Indy 

Presenter. 

Electromagnetic Emissions 

This device complies with the Class A limits of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 

• This device may not cause harmful interference. 

• This device must accept any interference received, including 

interference that may cause undesired operation. 

This equipment does not exceed the Class A limits of Canada’s Department 

of Communications Radio Interference Regulations for radio noise 

emissions. 

This device complies with Class A electromagnetic emissions limits of 

C.I.S.P.R. Publication 22, Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio 

Interference Characteristics of Information Technology Equipment, 

Germany’s BZT Class A limits for Information Technology Equipment, and 

with Japan’s VCCI Class 1 limits. 

Figure 4-1 Japanese VCCI Class 1 Statement

Electrostatic Discharge 

Manufacturer’s Regulatory Declarations 

Silicon Graphics designs and tests its products to be immune to effects of 

electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD is a source of electromagnetic interference 

and can cause problems ranging from data errors and lockups to permanent 

component damage. 

It is important that while you are operating your Indy you keep all the 

covers and doors, including the plastics, in place. The shielded cables that 

came with the system and its peripherals should be installed correctly, with 

all thumbscrews fastened securely. 

An ESD wrist strap is included with some products, such as memory and 

graphics upgrades. The wrist strap is used when installing these upgrades 

to prevent the flow of static electricity, and it should protect your system 

from ESD damage. 

Shielded Cables 

The Indy workstation is FCC-compliant under test conditions that include 

the use of shielded cables between Indy and its peripherals. Your Indy and 

any peripherals you purchase from Silicon Graphics have shielded cables. 

Shielded cables reduce the possibility of interference with radio, television, 

and other devices. If you use any cables that are not from Silicon Graphics, 

make sure they are shielded. Telephone cables do not need to be shielded. 

The monitor cable supplied with your system uses additional filtering 

molded into the cable jacket to reduce radio frequency interference. Always 

use the cable supplied with your system. If your monitor cable becomes 

damaged, a replacement cable should be obtained from Silicon Graphics. 

Product Safety 

Caution: The power cord is used as a disconnect device. The socket outlet 

must be installed near the equipment and must be easily accessible. 

Achtung: Die Netzzuleitung dient als Trennvorrichtung. Die Steckdose 

sollte sich nahe am Gerät befinden und leicht zugänglich sein. 

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Display 

Appendix A 

A. About Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 

Technology 

The key component in the Indy Presenter is the active matrix display module 

unit. It is composed of twisted nematic liquid crystal material, sandwiched 

between two sheets of glass, activated by electronic switches deposited on 

the inner surface of the glass. The electronic switches vary the voltage 

applied to the liquid crystal and thus change its transparency. 

Vertical stripes of alternating red (R), green (G), and blue (B) colored filters 

made of organic dyes are located on the front glass plate, under a transparent 

indium tin oxide electrode. The intersection of each of these colored stripes 

with an active electronic element forms a sub-pixel of that color. 

The electronic switches on the back glass are known as thin film transistors 

(TFTs) and are addressed in an x-y matrix from integrated circuit drivers. 

These drivers, bonded to flexible circuits by tape automated bonding (TAB) 

techniques, are located around the display edges in the plane of the glass 

package. Conductive thermoplastic adhesive strips connect the TAB tapes 

and the electrodes on the TFT glass panel. The assembly is held together by 

a stamped metal bezel. 

A backlight assembly behind the display glass consists of an acrylic light 

pipe, plastic diffuser, and cold cathode fluorescent (CCF) tubes. Four tubes, 

two at the top and two along the bottom, produce a bright image with high 

color saturation. 

In Silicon Graphics, Inc.’s implementation, the acrylic light pipe is attached 

to a rear door that is removable by the user, so the display can be used with 

an overhead projector. When the door is removed, a switch opens which 

disables the CCF tubes, and reverses the data stream to the display, causing 

the image to be flipped right to left. The display can therefore be placed face 

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down, instead of back down, on the projector stage. This is important 

because it places the color filter layer between the powerful projector beam 

and the somewhat light-sensitive TFT plate. 

In operation, the TFT devices activate sub-pixel elements in the display by 

causing a voltage potential across selected portions of the liquid crystal 

material. These elements are used as variable shutters to control the intensity 

of white light coming from the CCF panel and reaching the red, green, or 

blue filters. Combinations of these sub-pixel elements produce a full pixel 

(RGB triad) of the proper hue, saturation, and brightness much like a 

cathode ray tube (CRT). 

Differences Between LCD and CRT Technology 

If you are accustomed to using a CRT monitor, you will notice that the 

Presenter’s flat panel display is remarkably different. 

One of the most noticeable differences is the crispness of text. A CRT pixel is 

formed by a beam of electrons that scans across the screen. Thus pixels 

“bloom” at the fuzzy edge of the electron beam and smear into each other as 

the beam moves. The Presenter’s pixels are formed by a combination of light 

valve and color filter that produces an extremely crisp edge for each 

sub-pixel. You can actually see these red, green and blue sub-pixels when 

using the Presenter in Overhead Projector mode if you stand very close to 

the projector screen. 

Another difference is the lack of distortion in the image displayed by the 

Presenter. There are two reasons a CRT cannot achieve this: the physics of 

creating glass tubes makes it almost impossible to make them flat, and the 

magnetics of controlling an electron beam makes it almost impossible to get 

straight lines everywhere on the CRT. 

A third difference is the lack of flicker on the Presenter’s flat panel. CRTs 

flicker because the electron beam can only be in one place at a time. Thus 

each pixel on a CRT is being driven only about a millionth of the time. The 

phosphor has a “persistence” that causes it to emit light over a little longer 

period, but it still flickers. In the Presenter’s flat panel, all pixels are being 

driven all the time. On refresh some of the pixels change in value. Others 

stay constant, and thus look perfectly stable.

Quality 

Backlight Brightness 

Quality 

A fourth difference, which actually works in the CRT’s favor, is the electrical 

phenomenon of crosstalk between the pixels on a flat panel. In a flat panel, 

whole columns of pixels are powered from the same electronic source. That 

source bus is a very thin line that hides in the space between the pixels. The 

result is that with some displayed images, the pixels above or below the 

image do not receive enough electrons and thus appear lighter than they 

should. In the worst case, you may see faint vertical streaks on the display. 

You will probably only see them if you have a solid background and are 

using the Presenter as a desktop monitor. The streaks are normal in LCD 

technology. If they becomes so bright as to always detract from the display’s 

performance, however, contact your service provider about a solution to the 

problem. 

The resolution of the Indy Presenter is 1024 x 768 pixels. Therefore there are 

1024 x RGB x 768, or 2,259,296, sub-pixels in your display — all in an area 

equivalent to 2.5 times that of a 6-inch silicon wafer. Current technology is 

not capable of producing a 100% defect free active matrix display at 

reasonable costs, although yields are improving steadily. Your Presenter 

may exhibit a small number of isolated sub-pixel dropouts, which have been 

individually screened to make certain they are in unobtrusive locations. 

The output of a fluorescent lamp strongly depends on the minimum bulb 

wall temperature, because this temperature determines the mercury vapor 

pressure inside the lamp. The colder the temperature, the more mercury 

condenses on the inside of the bulb, resulting in decreased light output. At 

25°C, the light output is at approximately 80% of its optimum temperature, 

but at 10°C, the light output could easily degrade to 30% of its maximum. 

Therefore it takes about one minute for the lamps to warm up to full 

brightness from a cold start. 

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Numbers 

15-bit mode, 56 

A 

adapter board 

for Presenter, 24 

for Presenter XZ, 33 

installing for Presenter, 23 

installing Presenter XZ, 30 

removing Presenter, 67 

removing Presenter XZ, 69 

adjusting 

brightness, 55 

tone, 57 

volume, 57 

anti-static wrist strap, attaching, 7, 33 

audio 

See also Audio Control Panel 

no sound from speakers, 65 

specifications, 74 

using headphones, 58 

audio cable 

connecting, 29 

for Presenter adapter, 29 

for Presenter XZ adapter, 36 

audio cable (XZ), connecting, 36 

Audio Control Panel 

adjusting tone, 57 

adjusting volume, 57 

man pages, 57 

muting headphones, 58 

opening and closing, 56 

Index 

B 

back panel 

See backlight panel 

backlight panel 

about the technology, 81 

removing, 51 

replacing, 53 

bracket for XZ adapter, installing, 35 

brightness, adjusting, 55 

C 

cable 

audio for Presenter adapter, 29 

audio for Presenter XZ adapter, 36 

cables 

connecting interface, 45 

connecting power, 47 

disconnecting from Indy, 6, 32 

using shielded, 77 

cables specifications, 74 

carrier case for Presenter, 58 

case for travel 

overhead projector, 59 

Presenter, 58 

characteristics, physical, 74 

chip (PROM) 

installing, 17 

removing, 15 

cleaning Indy Presenter, 60 

confidence test, 66 

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Index 

connecting 

interface cable, 45 

power cable, 47 

connectors 

on graphics (XZ) adapter, 37 

on graphics adapter, 25 

on Indy graphics board, 19 

contents of Indy Presenter package, 1 

control panels 

See Monitor Control Panel and Audio Control 

Panel 

controlling brightness, 55 

cover 

removing, 6, 32 

replacing, 41 

crosstalk, 81 

D 

diagnostic tests, 66 

disconnecting 

Indy cables, 6, 32 

display 

See also Indy Presenter 

differences between LCD and CRT, 81 

technology, 79 

Dukane service centers, 65 

E 

electromagnetic emissions, 76 

G 

graphics adapter 

See adapter board 

84 

graphics board 

identifying, 2, 30 

replacing, 19 

H 

handling Indy Presenter, 43, 60 

headphones, using, 58 

help, 63 

common problems, 63 

no sound from speakers, 65 

with image on overhead projector, 65 

with image on Presenter, 63 

I 

Indy cover 

removing, 32 

replacing, 41 

Indy Presenter 

adapter board for Indy graphics, 24 

adapter board for Indy XZ graphics, 33 

carrier case, 58 

connecting cables, 45, 47 

packing for travel, 58 

proper handling, 43 

removing adapter board, 67 

removing XZ adapter board, 69 

replacing backlight panel, 53 

restarting, 55 

returning to Silicon Graphics, 71 

setting up as monitor, 43 

setting up on overhead projector, 49 

streaking, 64, 81 

troubleshooting, 63 

turning off, 49 

turning on, 48 

Indy workstation 

shutting down, 3, 31

installing 

Presenter adapter, 23 

Presenter XZ adapter, 30 

PROM chip, 17 

software, 42 

interface cable 


L 

LCD technology 

See technology 

M 

maintaining Indy Presenter, 60 

metal bracket for XZ adapter, installing, 35 

modes, swtiching, 56 

monitor 

See Indy Presenter 

Monitor Control Panel 

adjusting brightness, 55 

man pages, 54 

opening and closing, 54 

restarting the Presenter, 55 

switching modes, 56 

turning on Presenter, 54 

muting headphones, 58 

O 

on/off button, 48, 49 

operating conditions, 75 

overhead projector 

bulb replacement, 65 

packing for travel, 59 

service, 65 

using Indy Presenter, 49 

using non-Silicon Graphics, 49 

P 

package, contents, 1 

packing 


Presenter, 58 

physical characteristics, 74 

pixel resolutions, 73 

power cable 


power source, 47 

power specifications, 74 

Presenter 

See Indy Presenter 

problems, solving, 63 

projector 

See overhead projector 

PROM chip 

checking the version, 3 


removing, 15 

protecting screen with screen saver, 61 

Q 

quality 

about the technology, 81 

help with, 63 

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Index 

R 

regulatory declarations, 76 

removing 

backlight panel, 51 

Indy’s top cover, 6, 32 

Presenter adapter board, 67 

Presenter XZ adapter board, 69 

PROM chip, 15 

replacing 


graphics board, 19 

Indy’s top cover, 41 

overhead projector bulb, 65 

restarting the Presenter, 55 

returning the Presenter, 71 

S 

screen savers, using, 61 

service 


Presenter, 71 

setting 15-bit mode, 56 

setting up 

Indy Presenter as a monitor, 43 

Indy Presenter on overhead projector, 49 

shielded cables, 77 

shipping 


Presenter, 71 

shutting down the Indy workstation, 3, 31 

Silicon Graphics, Inc. 

service and support, 71 

software 


speakers 

no sound, 65 

86 

specifications 

audio, 74 

cables, 74 

non-operating conditions, 75 

operating conditions, 75 

physical characteristics, 74 

pixels, 73 

power, 74 

video, 73 

specifications, technical, 73 

starting the Presenter, 48, 54 

stereo speakers 

no sound, 65 

streaking on display, 64, 81 

support contract, 71 

T 

technical specifications, 73 

technology 


differences, 80 

display, 79 

quality, 81 

tests, diagnostics, 66 

tone 

adjusting, 57 

transporting 


Presenter, 58 

troubleshooting problems, 63 

turning off 

Indy Presenter, 49 

Indy workstation, 31 

turning on 

Indy Presenter, 48, 54 

Indy workstation, 48

V 

version 

checking the PROM chip, 3 

identifying graphics, 2 

identifying graphics board, 30 

video, interface specifications, 73 

volume, adjusting, 57 

W 

wrist strap, attaching, 7, 33 

X 

XZ adapter for Presenter, installing, 30 

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Part Request Form 

Company Name 

Street Address 

City/State/Zip Code 

Contact 

Phone 

Fax 

Purchase Order Number 

Call ID # Model Type Warranty 

System Configuration Information: 

System S/W 

Version 

Type of failure: 

Solid 

Intermittent 

Y N 

DAT 

Peripherals: 

CD-ROM 

Floptical Other________ 

RMA# 

Closed 

System Serial # (as found on back panel) 

Voltage: 

110 

220 

Problem description (please describe symptoms, error messages and actions taken): 

Failed part information: 

Part Number: Revision: 

Date: 

Disk (MB/GB) Memory (MB): 

Date 

For fast service, please complete 

this form in its entirety!

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